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Justice for Missing or Murdered Tribal Women and Girls

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Tribal members protesting missing and murdered indigenous womenAssembly Bill 548 and Senate Bill 493*, which would create a task force on missing and murdered tribal women and girls, were introduced into the Wisconsin legislature on October 14 and referred to Assembly and Senate committees for further consideration. This is an important first step!

Menikanaehkem logo Why These Bills are Important:

Homicide is the third leading cause of death for Indigenous Women. More than half of Native American women report having been raped or assaulted. The media have largely been silent or, worse, blamed the victims. It is time to shine a light on this atrocity, and come together to work to end it.

Next step: Legislative hearings!

Join the women of Menīkānaehkem in contacting these committee chairs and asking them to hold hearings on these bills:

  • Rep. Rob Swearingen, Chair, Assembly Committee on State Affairs
    (608) 366-7141 or (888) 534-0034 Fax: (608) 266-3634
    Rep.Swearingen@legis.wisconsin.gov [⇐ click to send email]
    Room 123 West
    State Capitol
    PO Box 8953
    Madison, WI  53708
  • Sen. Duey Strobel, Chair, Senate Committee on Government Operations, Technology and Consumer Protection
    (608) 266-7513 Fax: (608) 282-3560
    Sen.Stroebel@legis.wisconsin.gov [⇐ click to send email]
    Room 18 South
    State Capitol
    PO Box 7882
    Madison, WI  53707 

Read more about the bill and the legislators behind it in this Journal-Sentinel article.

Read more about Menīkānaehkem here.

Help spread the word: Download and share the attached flyer.

 

* These bills were drafted by Renee Gralewicz, professor of anthropology and Native American Studies at UW-Fox Valley and a peacemaker of the Brothertown Indian Nation of Fond du Lac; and Lisa Hurst, Native Peoples Outreach Advocate at Reach Counseling in Oshkosh, and a member of the Oneida Nation.

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